Denied: Per the County Grant Administrator, does not meet the CDBG national objective.
These services and activities fall under the Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG) program, which specifically funds homeless operations.
3. Operation Safehouse (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $18,000
Funding Recommendation: $18,000
Project Name: Harrison House Transitional Living Program Program Description:
o The agency serves runaway youth, homeless and at-risk youth in the Coachella Valley. The agency requests funds for staffing to continue the operation of the Harrison House (transitional living home), which supports homeless young adults ages 18 to 24 who seek to become independent and self-sufficient adults. The agency proposes to serve 10 young people.
4. Food in Need of Distribution, Inc. dba: FIND Regional Food Bank (Public Services)
Requested Amount: $20,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 0
Project Name: FIND Mobile Market – Palm Desert High School Project Description:
FIND Food Bank operates the Community Mobile Market at Palm Desert High School, providing fresh, nutritious food directly to low- and moderate-income Palm Desert residents. The market distributes fruits and vegetables, proteins, pantry staples, and culturally appropriate items, staffed by trained personnel and volunteers who assist with distribution, safety, and referrals to additional services. Funds will support essential operational needs—including transportation, staffing, and supplies—ensuring the Mobile Market continues to offer reliable, accessible, and high-quality food assistance to the community.
Denied: Per the County Grant Administrator, this does not meet HUD Public Service requirements because HUD requires unduplicated client counts for activities that qualify under the Limited Clientele national objective. Total participant counts alone are not sufficient for CDBG compliance.
5. The Joslyn Center (Public Facilities and Improvements) Requested Amount: $ 100,000
Funding Recommendation: $ 100,000
Project Name: Joslyn Center Air Conditioning Replacement Project Description:
The Joslyn Center seeks funding to replace seven (7) aging HVAC units specifically four (4) 5-ton air conditioning compressors and associated heating units serving the Wellness Center, and three (3) units serving the Arthur Newman Theater. All systems were installed in 2007 and operate with obsolete R-22 refrigerant, making repairs costly and unreliable. These units have 148
exceeded their useful life and are among the oldest at the facility. Replacement is essential to maintain safe, reliable cooling, especially during the summer months when the Center functions as a community “cooling center.” New units will also improve energy efficiency and reduce operating costs.
Up to 20% of project funds will support required design and project management to ensure full CDBG compliance.
6. Desert ARC (Public Facilities and Improvements)
Requested Amount: $471,212
Funding Recommendation: $174,320
Project Name: Desert ARC Replacement HVAC Units – Building 1 Program Description:
Desert ARC provides essential day programs, job training, and supportive services to adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities in a safe and inclusive environment. To maintain reliable climate control, Desert ARC seeks funding to replace seven (7) aging HVAC units serving in Building 1 of its Palm Desert campus where clients spend the majority of their day. These units have exceeded their useful life, experience frequent failures, and no longer operate efficiently, creating health and safety concerns, especially during extreme summer heat. Replacing the systems will ensure consistent indoor comfort, improve energy efficiency, reduce maintenance costs, and support the wellbeing of the hundreds of clients who rely on Desert ARC’s programs each day. The new HVAC systems will also provide an estimated 15-year service life for Building 1, ensuring long-term reliability and stability for program operations.
7. City of Palm Desert (Administration)
Requested Amount: $73,080
Funding Recommendation: $73,080
Project Description:
Estimated allocation shared with the County.
JointMetro Cooperating Contract Formula: 13% County and 7% City County receives $365,400 × 0.13 = $47,502
City receives $365,400 × 0.07 = $25,578
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Community Development Block Grant Program
Program Year 2026-2027 Annual Action Plan
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Desert will conduct a public hearing to provide the public with an opportunity to express their views on the City’s Program Year (PY) 2026 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Annual Action Plan. The Palm Desert City Council will consider adopting the Annual Action Plan at the public hearing.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Palm Desert Council Chamber, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. A presentation on the proposed Program Year (PY) 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan will be made at the City Council meeting on March 12, 2026. The public is invited to attend and provide comments during the hearing.
Residents may submit comments regarding the PY 2026-2027 CDBG Annual Action Plan on or before March 12, 2026, to the Palm Desert City Clerk’s Office, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Attention: City Clerk). Comments may also be submitted via fax at (760) 340-0574 or by email at [email protected].
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
In compliance with the ADA, if you require special assistance to participate in the public hearing, please contact the City Clerk’s Office at (760) 346-0611. Notification at least 48 hours before the meeting will help ensure that reasonable accommodations are made.
Livestream Information
The public may also access the livestream of the City Council meeting at the following link:
https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council or via Telephone (213) 338-8477 and enter Meeting ID 833 6744 9572 followed by #.
CDBG Program Background
The national objective of the CDBG program is to develop viable urban communities by providing decent housing, a suitable living environment, and expanded economic opportunities, primarily for low- and moderate-income persons. At least 80% of CDBG funds must be used for activities that benefit low- and moderate-income persons. CDBG goals include:
1. Improving the urban environment in low- and moderate-income areas;
2. Eliminating blighting influences and the deterioration of property, neighborhoods, and public facilities in low- and moderate-income areas; and
3. Ensuring decent, safe, sanitary housing for low- and moderate-income residents.
The City of Palm Desert received $365,400.00 in CDBG funds for PY 2026-2027 (July 1, 2026 – June 30, 2027) for the purposes of undertaking a variety of projects meeting one of the three national objectives – 1) benefit low- and moderate-income persons, 2) aid in the prevention or elimination of slums and blight, or 3) meet other community development needs having a particular urgency. The proposed projects include Public Services (up to 15% of grant amount); Program Administration (up to 20% of grant amount), and Capital Projects. 151
Eligible activities include but are not limited to the following: public facility construction and improvements; handicap accessibility; operational funding for non-profit agencies servicing primarily low-income persons; rehabilitation of owner-occupied housing; housing development assistance; enforcement of City codes; clearance and demolition; infrastructure improvements; and business development and job creation activities. An electronic version of the 2026 Annual Action Plan may be viewed on the City’s website at
https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/special-programs/community-development-blockgrant-cdbg.
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, por favor llame a la Ciudad de Palm Desert y puede hablar con Damian Olivares al teléfono (760) 346-0611.
/s/ Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
Published: February 1, 2026
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CIUDAD DE PALM DESERT
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario Plan de Acción Anual del Año Programático 2026-2027
POR LA PRESENTE SE DA AVISO de que la Ciudad de Palm Desert llevará a cabo una audiencia pública para brindar al público la oportunidad de expresar sus opiniones sobre el Plan de Acción Anual del Año Programático (PY) 2026-2027 del Programa de Subvenciones en Bloque para el Desarrollo Comunitario (CDBG). El Concejo Municipal de Palm Desert considerará la adopción del Plan de Acción Anual durante dicha audiencia pública.
ASIMISMO, SE DA AVISO de que la Audiencia Pública se llevará a cabo el jueves 12 de marzo de 2026, a las 4:00 p.m., en la Sala del Concejo Municipal de Palm Desert, ubicada en 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260. En la reunión del Concejo Municipal del 12 de marzo de 2026 se presentará el Plan de Acción Anual propuesto del CDBG para el Año Programático 2026. El público está invitado a asistir y presentar comentarios durante la audiencia.
Los residentes pueden enviar comentarios sobre el Plan de Acción Anual del CDBG del PY 2026-2027 en o antes del 12 de marzo de 2026, a la Oficina del Secretario Municipal de Palm Desert, ubicada en 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Atención:
Secretario Municipal). Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por fax al (760) 340- 0574 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
Ley para Estadounidenses con Discapacidades (ADA)
En cumplimiento con la ADA, si necesita asistencia especial para participar en la audiencia pública, comuníquese con la Oficina del Secretario Municipal al (760) 346- 0611. La notificación al menos 48 horas antes de la reunión ayudará a garantizar que se realicen las adaptaciones razonables.
Información de Transmisión en Vivo
El público también puede acceder a la transmisión en vivo de la reunión del Concejo Municipal en el siguiente enlace: https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council o por teléfono al (213) 338-8477 e ingrese el ID de la reunión 833 6744 9572, seguido del #.
Antecedentes del Programa CDBG
El objetivo nacional del programa CDBG es desarrollar comunidades urbanas viables mediante la provisión de vivienda digna, un entorno de vida adecuado y la ampliación de oportunidades económicas, principalmente para personas de ingresos bajos y moderados. Al menos el 80% de los fondos CDBG debe utilizarse para actividades que beneficien a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados. Los objetivos del CDBG incluyen:
1. Mejorar el entorno urbano en áreas de ingresos bajos y moderados; 153
2. Eliminar las influencias de deterioro y el deterioro de propiedades, vecindarios e instalaciones públicas en áreas de ingresos bajos y moderados; y
3. Garantizar vivienda digna, segura y sanitaria para residentes de ingresos bajos y moderados.
La Ciudad de Palm Desert recibió $365,400 en fondos CDBG para el Año Programático 2026-2027 (1 de julio de 2026 – 30 de junio de 2027) con el propósito de llevar a cabo diversos proyectos que cumplan con uno de los tres objetivos nacionales: 1) beneficiar a personas de ingresos bajos y moderados; 2) ayudar en la prevención o eliminación de tugurios y deterioro urbano; o 3) atender otras necesidades de desarrollo comunitario de particular urgencia. Los proyectos propuestos incluyen Servicios Públicos (hasta el 15% del monto de la subvención), Administración del Programa (hasta el 20% del monto de la subvención) y Proyectos de Capital.
Las actividades elegibles incluyen, entre otras: construcción y mejoras de instalaciones públicas; accesibilidad para personas con discapacidades; financiamiento operativo para agencias sin fines de lucro que atienden principalmente a personas de bajos ingresos; rehabilitación de viviendas ocupadas por sus propietarios; asistencia para el desarrollo de vivienda; cumplimiento de los códigos municipales; limpieza y demolición; mejoras de infraestructura; y actividades de desarrollo empresarial y creación de empleos. Una versión electrónica del Plan de Acción Anual 2026 puede consultarse en el sitio web de la Ciudad en:
https://www.palmdesert.gov/departments/special-programs/community-developmentblock-grant-cdbg Si necesita ayuda con este aviso, por favor comuníquese con la Ciudad de Palm Desert y puede hablar con Damian Olivares al (760) 346-0611.
/s/ Anthony J. Mejia
Secretario Municipal
Ciudad de Palm Desert, California
Publicado: 1 de febrero de 2026
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CITY OF PALM DESERT
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
FOR THE PROGRAM YEAR 2026-2027
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT ANNUAL ACTION PLAN
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the City of Palm Desert will hold a Public Hearing and invites the general public to attend. This hearing is being held in accordance with the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, as amended, to discuss the Draft Program Year (PY) 2026- 2027 Annual Action Plan. The City Council is expected to adopt the amendment on March 12, 2026.
NOTICE IS FURTHER GIVEN that the Public Hearing will be held on Thursday, March 12, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Palm Desert Council Chamber, located at 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
The public may also access the livestream of the City Council meeting via the following link:
https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council or via Telephone (213) 338-8477 and enter Meeting ID 833 6744 9572 followed by #.
Public Comment: The public may submit comments on or before March 12, 2026, to the Palm Desert City Clerk’s Office, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Attention: City Clerk). Comments may also be submitted by email at [email protected].
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, por favor llame a la Ciudad de Palm Desert y puede hablar con Damian Olivares al teléfono (760) 346-0611.
/s/ Anthony J. Mejia
City Clerk
City of Palm Desert, California
Published: March 1, 2026
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CIUDAD DE PALM DESERT
AVISO DE AUDIENCIA PÚBLICA
PARA EL AÑO PROGRAMÁTICO 2026-2027
PLAN DE ACCIÓN ANUAL DEL PROGRAMA CDBG
SE NOTIFICA que la Ciudad de Palm Desert llevará a cabo una Audiencia Pública e invita al público en general a asistir. Esta audiencia se lleva a cabo de acuerdo con la Ley de Vivienda y Desarrollo Comunitario de 1974, según enmiendas, para discutir el Borrador del Plan de Acción Anual del Año Programático (AP) 2026-27. Se espera que el Concejo Municipal adopte la enmienda el 12 de marzo de 2026.
TAMBIÉN SE NOTIFICA que la Audiencia Pública se llevará a cabo el jueves, 12 de marzo de 2026, a las 4:00 p.m. en la Sala del Concejo Municipal de Palm Desert, ubicada en 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260.
El público también puede acceder a la transmisión en vivo de la reunión del Concejo Municipal a través del siguiente enlace: https://www.palmdesert.gov/connect/city-council o por teléfono al (213) 338-8477 e ingrese el ID de la reunión 833 6744 9572, seguido del #.
Comentarios del Público: El público puede enviar comentarios antes o el mismo 12 de marzo de 2026, a la Oficina del Secretario de la Ciudad de Palm Desert, 73-510 Fred Waring Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92260 (Atención: Secretario de la Ciudad). Los comentarios también pueden enviarse por fax al (760) 340-0574 o por correo electrónico a [email protected].
Si necesita ayuda con esta carta, por favor llame a la Ciudad de Palm Desert y comuníquese con Damian Olivares al teléfono (760) 346-0611.
/s/ Anthony J. Mejia
Secretario Municipal
Ciudad de Palm Desert, California
Publicado: 1 de marzo de 2026
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COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK
GRANT
APPROVAL OF PROGRAM YEAR 2026 -27
FUNDING
Ivan Tenorio, Homeless and
Supportive Services
Manager
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Program Purposes: • Support Public Services • Support Public Facilities an infrastructure • Support Economic
Opportunities
National Objectives
Requirements: • Benefit low-and
-moderate
income families
• Prevent or eliminate Slums
or Blight Communities
• Address urgent Community
needs
2 OVERVIEW
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3 ALLOCATIONS
Program Year 2026-27 Community Development Block Grant Funding Recommendations $365,400 Applicant Activity Description PY 26-27
Request
PY 26-27
Recommendation
Public Services (15%)
1 Jewish Family of the Desert Emerg Financial Assistance $10,000 $0 2 Jewish Family of San Diego Street Outreach $15,000 $0 3 Operation Safe House Inc Youth Homeless Transitional Living $18,000 $18,000 4 Food in Need of Distribution FIND Mobile Market - PDHS $20,000 $0 TOTAL $63,000 $18,000
Public Facilities and Improvements (No Cap)
5 The Joslyn Center Replace (7) A/C Units $100,000 $100,000 6 Desert ARC Replace (7) HVAC Units $471,212 $174,320
TOTAL $571,212 $274,320
Program Administration (20% Cap)
7 County Administrator County's shared cost 13% $47,502 $47,502 8 City Administrator City's shared cost 7% $25,578 $25,578 TOTAL $73,080 $73,080
GRAND TOTAL $707,292 $365,400
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4 RECOMMENDATION
• Approve the Outside Agency Community
recommendations for Program Year 2026-27 CDBG
Funding allocation
• Authorize the City Manager to execute all documents
and notify the County of Riverside of the approved
Program Year 2026–27 funding recommendations.
• These actions ensure continued HUD compliance,
maximize the effective use of federal funds, and
allocate resources to projects that meet HUD National
Objectives and community priorities.
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THANK YOU
Questions?
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